The Yacht Part 4

Engines and Restitution

Part of the new plan was to use big truck engines since it was impossible to find another set of 454’s or 502 marine engines. Chris had done this before and it worked out fine for inboards. I canceled the Summit Racing order and we moved forward with two truck engines. He purchased them in 2021 and I had already ordered manifolds, fuel injectors, and other parts. We ended up having to replace the three fuel tanks as well. I had also ordered two new heads and a Raritan Electroscan Marine Waste Treatment System. This will keep the boat fresher due no more holding tanks. Chris and I thought we would go ahead and refit the yacht while it was on the stands. We plan to paint it so I can finally have the name, BlueQuest714 put on the back and also the The Low Tide Chronicles logo put on each side of the hull.

CJH continues to work. He was going to be offered a plea deal last year and failed to appear to accept. The deal entailed probation and he would be ordered to pay restitution. He has yet to go to court and accept the deal. As far as restitution, he will send a check to the courthouse every month and it will be divvied up between all us victims. I was told to expect very small checks. We are still waiting for him to go to court. The pets and I continue to live in an airbnb.